Communications Associate

SUMMARY:

The Revolution Seasonal Communications Intern will play an important role in the Revolution Communications Department on a part-time basis in this 25-hour per week position. The Seasonal Associate will provide support for the department's daily publicity efforts with a wide range of responsibilities focused on the first team, Revolution II, the Revolution Academy, and the club's business objectives. Primary duties include daily media tracking, producing press materials for the second team and academy, copy editing and research, assisting with in person and virtual media availability, and generating media coverage for the club across sports and non-sports outlets. Knowledge of the sports industry and passion for the sport of soccer is preferred, as this role has a dual focus on sports information and traditional public relations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Monitor and analyze media coverage regularly to produce daily clips reports and stay on top of the news cycle and breaking news
2. Research and draft media materials and sports information including press releases, biographies, game notes, postgame recaps, lineup notes, transcripts, and more
3. Secure earned media and lead pitching campaigns as assigned, while cultivating relationships with local sports and non-sports media
4. Frequently assist with second-team media availability and contribute as needed with first-team media availability, including on-site media access, remote phone interviews, and video conferences
5. Attend Revolution and Revolution II home matches as assigned
6. Assist with gameday preparation and media relations, including pregame setup, credentialing, media check-in, and press box management
7. Contribute to Revolution II and Revolution Academy social media channels and content production
8. Play a complementary role in press operations for major first team initiatives and events
9. Special projects and assignments as business dictates

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Rising college junior/senior or recent college graduate majoring in communications, public relations, or sports management
• Must have excellent interpersonal and external communication skills and possess a strong customer-service orientation to build and maintain internal and external relationships, specifically with media
• Superior writing skills and the ability to communicate in a professional manner
• Superior attention to detail, especially while working on deadline
• Professional demeanor
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as needed
• Must be well organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including switching tasks on short notice
• Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and accountable
• Strong computer and research skills required
• Must possess a familiarity with social media and digital platforms including Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, etc.
• Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese is a plus, but not required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Normal office environment

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• None required

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.